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Water Management conference

The Water Management Framework has announced the proposals and scale of interventions required by international cities and governments if they are to avoid water shortages over the next 30 years. For more is Executive Director at Save our Schools (SOS) Shelly Humphreys

29 Jan 2020 9AM 6 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at The Gambia, where protesters are demanding for the resignation of president Adama Barow who pledged in 2016 to step down after 3 years. They are also calling for return of former president Yayha Jammeh, who ruled the country for over 20 years…

29 Jan 2020 9AM 14 min

Public Protector hits back at Hawks

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has hit back at the Hawks that she will not give a warning statement to the police unit which is investigating her. In August Accountability Now laid charges of perjury against Mkhwebane, which the Hawks confirmed were investigating. On line is Director and Head of Projects…

29 Jan 2020 9AM 10 min

The truth about CAA

The Citizenship Amendment Act (ACT) passed by the BJP government has been challenged by uprising nationwide. The question raised by the masses are met with denial, deflection and deceptive statement. The government defends the Act, citing there are no plans to implement the national Register of Citizens (NRC) nationwide and…

28 Jan 2020 10AM 18 min

World Economic report

In today's World Weekly Economic Report, we look at the outcome of the Davos summit, with climate change the biggest discussion. Meanwhile, the outbreak of Coronavirus in China has taken a hit on corporate profits and factory production that has rattled global markets. On the continent , Zimbabwe's government has…

28 Jan 2020 9AM 14 min

Trump plans to “finish off “ Palestine

Palestinian officials have condemned US president Donald Trump's plan for the Middle East, known informally as the “ deal of the century,” as an effort to finish off the Palestinian cause. The deal will likely offer provisional fragments of land comprising of just 11 percent of what was recognised as…

28 Jan 2020 9AM 10 min

Sports Amendment Bill

SAFA Western Cape President Bennet Baily speaks on the sports amendment bill.

27 Jan 2020 10AM 19 min

ICJ rules against Myanmar government

The International Court of Justice, the world's highest court ordered Myanmar's government to prevent its military from committing acts of genocide against the Rohingya. The ICJ has also warned the Rohingya remain at serous risk of genocide and ordered the country to abide by the genocide convention and take all…

27 Jan 2020 10AM 9 min

SATAWU engages Autopax over half salaries

The South African Transport Workers Union (SATAWU) has convened a meeting with Autopax after workers received half salaries. Autopax, which operates Translux and City to City buses is battling with financial constraints. On line is SATAWU spokesperson Zanela Sabeal

27 Jan 2020 9AM 11 min

Delegation from Rawad Association Palestine visits SA

Rawad Association for Society Development is a Palestinian organisation that seeks to meet the relief and development needs of the Palestinian society by scientific principles that are based on the standards of integrity, transparency, and principles of humanitarian activity. In studio we have ,Dr Anwar Nagia from Palestinian museum, who…

24 Jan 2020 10AM 28 min

How private sector can help rail systems

As the government grapples with ailing rail transportation,the private sector is playing a key role in bolstering the rail sector. Treasury has made new proposals in revamping the industry. On line is Managing Director of Bombadier Transportation SA, Aubrey Lekwane.

24 Jan 2020 9AM 14 min

Lessons from Commonwealth history

Brexit inevitably means Britain will make some difficult foreign policy choices. The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, will certainly prioritize strengthening the so-called 'special relationship” with the US. But efforts will also likely be to rekindle historic ties to Britain's former colonies in the Commonwealth. For more we are joined…

23 Jan 2020 10AM 14 min

Transparency International releases corruption survey

Transparency International has released the 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI). The global coalition against corruption reveals that more that more two thirds of the 180 countries on the index score below 50. On line is Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch, Karam Singh.

23 Jan 2020 9AM 9 min

Lone biker arrives in Cape Town

Maher Al Barawai is a lone biker from Oman in the Middle East. He is travellingf through Africa on a peace ride. He now joins in studio.

23 Jan 2020 8AM 20 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the Berlin summit on Libya where several foreign powers signed a agreement to limit external interference in the war in Libya. The city brings bad memories to the continent as it is there where the continent was partitioned in 1884. Meanwhile, the…

22 Jan 2020 10AM 15 min

SAA to review its flight schedule

South African Airways says it will review possible flight changes in the coming days. Several local and international flights were yesterday cancelled in a bid to save money. Treasury is yet to release the R2bn it needs. On line is Aviation Expert and Editor at Fly SA Magazine, Guy Leitch.

22 Jan 2020 10AM 10 min

World Economic Report

In this week's economic report, we look at the UK-Africa investment summit as Boris Johnson meets African leaders in a move aimed at making Britain its business partner. Meanwhile, the Davos summit kicked off in Switzerland with president Cyril Ramaphosa absent at both events. The conference comes at the back…

21 Jan 2020 10AM 16 min

Ragweed invades SA

A highly allergic weed native to North America was detected in South African pollen traps for the first time. The landmark discovery was made by scientists last week. On line is Head of UCT Lung Institute Allergy Unit, Professor Jonny Peter.

21 Jan 2020 9AM 8 min

Mashaba forms People's Dialogue

Former Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba will be launching a new political party. Mashaba resigned from the Democratic Alliance (DA), accusing the party of being hijacked by right wing elements. His new movement will be known as People's Dialogue. He now joins us .

21 Jan 2020 9AM 11 min

Berlin revisited, Libya on agenda

Several foreign powers signed a landmark agreement to limit external interference in the war in Libya and to push the country towards a peaceful end to the fighting. The meeting was overshadowed by blockades of oil fields by forces loyal to military leader Khalifar Hafter. On line from London is…

20 Jan 2020 10AM 12 min